COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONDesigned as a flavorful session beer, Oarsman Ale uses a classic German brewing technique to impart a light, refreshing tartness. Oarsman Ale grew out of a desire to explore the tradition of session beers, trading intensity for finesse while still creating a worthwhile experience for the taster. The grain bill includes a healthy portion of wheat, while light hopping lend citrus & herbal notes to the aroma. Fermented with Bellís house ale yeast, Oarsman comes in at 4.0% alcohol by volume. Rather than being the dominant flavor note, the tartness in Oarsman takes on more of a palate-cleansing role, making it perfect with meals or purely on its own.

Interesting, odd drawing on the label. Pale pour. Hmm. This seems like a lemony, light cream ale - I didnít realize it was supposed to be a Berliner Weisse. It is a little sweetínísour, with some mellow toasted grain flavor. A fine session brew.

Floral, citrus and fruity aroma. The scent is watery and light citrus. The taste is light and watery citrus, too. Slightly bitter which fills the upper part of the mouth briefly. Good beer but not impressive. Follow me @ Kung av Ųl @ Facebook for more pictures and ratings.

Bottle. Wildly underrated here in my opinion, were people expecting Two Hearted Light? Very hard to find a six of Berliner Weisse -- let alone one this good -- welcome to LA, Bellís! Pours a mostly clear light gold, touch of haze, some bubbles and foam. Nose is wheat, light lacto, light hops. Taste has wheat beer qualities with a nice tart finish and a touch of citrus and funk pulling it together. I will be drinking a lot of this if itís easy to find.

Refreshing. Itís really quite an interesting brew. The aroma is light with faint notes of fruity, sour, wheat, and soapy. Taste is also light with wheat and notes of the sour mash coming through. Finish is just faintly tart.

Bottle to glass. Pours a pale yellow, thin white head. Aroma is lemons, a bit of hay and grains. Not much to it. Taste is ok, light citrus, grass, grainy. Very faint tartness. Very light body and mouthfeel. Probably good for day drinking if you donít like session IPAs. I do however, and probably wont do this one again.

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